Part-Time Production Associate - Thornton Store

Goodwill of Colorado • Thornton, CO

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About The Position

The Associate I, Retail Production primarily works in a production environment processing and sorting donated goods according to company quality standards and guidelines. Duties include determining which items are suitable for sale, pricing and testing items as needed, and keeping the sales floor stocked, organized, and presentable. The Associate may occasionally interact with customers and is expected to communicate responsively and provide excellent customer service.

Depending on business needs and training, the Associate may work in hardlines, softlines, housewares, electronics, mechanical goods, books, or shoes, and may occasionally assist in donations. The role may also include processing e-commerce products and cross-training or backing up other departments. Duties may extend beyond those listed as required.

This is a part-time position. Weekend and morning availability are required; the schedule may also vary to include evenings and holidays, with occasional overtime. The position pays $16.51 per hour and is posted through October 28, 2026.

Requirements

• Attention to detail and the ability to make decisions.
• Ability to use basic technologies to follow company standards.
• Ability to assess product quality and value, make pricing judgments, and research value as necessary.
• Ability to see color.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• Ability to use a dolly and pallet jack as required.
• Ability to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays, with occasional overtime.
• Weekend and morning availability required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed productivity standards and key performance indicators for assigned duties.
• Sort donated items by type, season, color, and quality.
• Hang, size, price, tag, and prepare items for the sales floor.
• Inspect and quick-test plug-in or battery-operated items to determine whether they are in workable condition.
• Price products according to Goodwill quality and value standards, researching item values online or using company tools and standards as needed.
• Keep production and sales floor areas organized, stocked, properly merchandised, and clean.
• Provide customer service to staff and customers and answer product questions as needed.
• Rotate or remove old or unsold products from the sales floor to refresh the selection.
• Process e-commerce products when assigned, including sorting, hanging, sizing, pricing, and tagging.
• Follow retail center policies and procedures, maintain organized work areas, and adhere to continuous improvement standards.
• Follow safety processes and procedures to help maintain a safe environment for employees and customers.
• Cross-train in other departments or areas and provide backup support as required.
• Work in assigned trained areas, which may include hardlines, softlines, housewares, electronics, mechanical goods, books, shoes, or donations.

Benefits

• Eligible for DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows employees to access their pay on their own schedule.
• Part-time employees in the Retail and Sales/Operations Division are eligible for paid holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• Employees may make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to the retirement plan; participants must be at least 18 years old.
• Goodwill of Colorado is an employer eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED